Will Tony Young vacate his S.D. City Council seat?

Word is out that San Diego City Council President Tony Young may be leaving City Hall soon to take over the local branch of the American Red Cross.

An executive search for a new CEO was launched when current CEO Joe Craver announced that he will retire this December. Young, who represents District 4, is said to be on a very short finalist list.

If the moderate Democrat departs City Hall early, the delicate 5-4 Democratic Council majority would give way to an even 4-4 split until his vacancy is filled by a District 4 special election. Despite the nonpartisan nature of Council elections, this would surely pose an interesting dynamic for Mayor-elect Bob Filner, especially if a Republican is elected.